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Here at UH, student organizations are the heart of the University, creating a safe space for everyone to feel welcomed in a large community. Among these organizations are some university-sponsored and housed by the Center for Student Involvement. What makes these organizations different from the others is being...

UH has a variety of student organizations catering to the various skills and interests of its students. There are some widely popular organizations as well as those which are lesser known.  If you’re someone who wants to go out of their way to stay unique and take the road less traveled, we have got you covered!...

Graphic by: Len Duenas Struggling to find the perfect org for you this semester? Look no further, let this quiz get you started on the right path. With an endless selection of interests to explore on campus, let these five questions narrow your options down to something unique to you! Q1: How competitive are...

Graphic by: Len Duenas In my first year at UH, everyone told me I should join a club or organization. Since I was new to the school as a transfer student, I was nervous about joining anything, so I didn’t. However, the following year I ended up joining Cooglife and getting a job on campus which enriched my time...

All photos by: Cindy Rivas Alfaro With over 500 student organizations, UH has various clubs for students to join. It only takes three people to start a club and many students drag along their friends to be the founding members. Some end up lasting a few weeks while others gain the traction to last for years....

All photos by: Hama’el Salman Finding the perfect place to study or do homework plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and achieving academic success. As Houstonians, we are spoiled for choice since the city is filled with a plethora of coffee shops and workspaces. Curating a personal list of go-to...

Photos by: Oscar Herrera Game Day is a nerve-racking yet exciting event for a Cougar Doll such as Jocelynn Luna. She starts the day by waking up around 8 a.m. to eat some breakfast. Then around 10 a.m., it’s time to get glammed up in her dance attire. This process takes up to an hour and a half. If call time...

Graphic by: Jamie Thornton It all started with a naming contest for an orphaned cougar cub. Since 1947, Shasta the Cougar has been the University’s mascot and a beloved symbol of UH. Over the many years, Shasta has gone through many phases and transformations while representing the Coogs. Every version of...

Photo by: Anh Le Although I’ve been at the University of Houston for three years, I’ve only gone to one sports game. If you are someone like me who doesn’t frequent places like the Fertitta Center for basketball games, here are some things you need to know to show off your Cougar Spirit and get more familiar with...

Photo by: Oscar Herrera First time at a UH game? Don’t know how to sport your #COOG pride? You’ve come to the right place! With the season picking up, here is a list of Cougar traditions and cheers that are sure to heighten your game-day experience, especially if you’re rooting for Houston from the student...